National Sports
BC-based Simon Fraser University applies to return to U Sports
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
BURNABY — British Columbia-based Simon Fraser University is applying for U Sports membership after 15 years competing against American schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In a statement released Wednesday, SFU says rejoining the Canada West conference in the Canadian varsity system will ensure the sustainability of sport at the school and rekindle natural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCarthy still in concussion protocol, limited in practice for Vikings with status for week unclear
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remained in the concussion protocol on Wednesday, doing well enough for limited participation in practice but still uncertain to play this weekend. McCarthy was cleared to take part in individual drills but not full-team work, coach Kevin O’Connell said. Rookie Max Brosmer was running the first-team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona sluggish in Champions League but Flick optimistic team can rebound
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Hansi Flick says his Barcelona team must play with “greater aggression” now that it finds itself in a Champions League mini-slump. Barcelona’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea on Tuesday left the team in 15th place ahead of Wednesday’s games, and it followed a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge. In both matches, defensive mistakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reeling Commanders host surging Broncos on Sunday night
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
Denver (9-2) at Washington (3-8) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM line: Broncos by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Denver 5-5-1; Washington 3-8 Series record: Broncos lead 8-7. Last meeting: Commanders beat Broncos 35-33 in Denver on Sept. 17, 2023 Last week: Both teams had their bye week. Broncos offense: overall (14), rush (10), pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JT Toppin has double-double, No. 20 Texas Tech beats UNO for 43rd non-conference home win in a row
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as No. 20 Texas Tech rebounded from a lopsided loss to beat New Orleans 82-50 on Wednesday. Christian Anderson added 23 points with six 3-pointers and five assists for the Red Raiders (5-2), who were coming off a 30-point loss to No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan Momcilovic scores 24, leads No. 15 Iowa State over Syracuse 95-64 at Players Era
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 24 points to lead No. 15 Iowa State to a 95-64 win over Syracuse in the final day of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday. The Cyclones (7-0) won all three of their games at the tournament but were playing in the consolation round because of a point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros finalize coaching staff with new pitching and catching hires
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have the final pieces of their coaching staff in place for next season after hiring Ethan Katz as an assistant pitching coach and Tim Cossins as catching instructor on Wednesday. Katz joins the Astros after serving as the pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox since 2021. During his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What do an axe, a bucket and a cannon have in common? Meet the rivalry trophies of college football
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The most-played series in major college football history, the bitter border-state rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin, is punctuated each year with a postgame ritual by the winning team that could be described as jubilant yardwork. When time expires on Saturday in the 135th edition of the Gophers-Badgers grudge match, currently even at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran David Luiz helps Pafos tie Monaco in Champions League. Copenhagen teen Dadason shines in win
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — When former Brazil star David Luiz first played in the Champions League in 2007, Viktor Dadason was not yet born in Iceland. On Wednesday, both the 38-year-old Pafos defender and the 17-year-old Copenhagen prospect scored for their teams in thrilling Champions League games. David Luiz scored his first goal in the competition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots LT Will Campbell placed on injured reserve; LG Jared Wilson also expected out vs. Giants
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury Wednesday, sidelining the fourth overall draft pick for New England’s Monday night matchup with the New York Giants. Campbell was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Patriots’ 26-20 win at Cincinnati last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers return from bye trying to get back on track against reeling Raiders, losers of 5 straight
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
Las Vegas (2-9) at Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 10 Against the spread: Raiders 4-7; Chargers 4-6-1 Series record: Raiders lead 69-62-2. Last meeting: Chargers beat Raiders 20-9 in Las Vegas on Sept. 15. Last week: Raiders lost to Browns 24-10; Chargers lost to Jaguars 35-6 ... Read More »
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